Three Great Retailers Join Benefit Program!

NEW!!! Exclusive Benefits Just for MMGA Members!

Treasure Island of Ada, Specialty Growers of Howell and Mares-Z-Doats of Marquette now offer a 10% discount to all current, card-carrying members of the Michigan Master Gardener Association. To receive your discount you just present your membership card when you check out. (Your membership card was attached to the email you received confirming your 2018 membership in the Michigan Master Gardener Association.) This discount is EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS OF MMGA and is available at each business' retail location.

Treasure Island Yard Art of Ada, Michigan

Treasure Island Yard Art has been providing unique art for gardeners in the Grand Rapids area for many years. Their pieces run from whimsical to traditional and are made from metal, glass and wood. Treasure Island is a great place to find that special something for your garden or a wonderful gift.

Location: 5451 Knapp N.E., Ada, MI 49301

Dates for 2019Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 4pmSaturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19Saturday, June 08 and Sunday, June 09Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15

Call 616.682.1609 for a private appointment.Sorry, no mail order or online sales

Specialty Growers of Howell, Michigan

Specialty Growers opened in 1982 and specializes in outdoor grown perennials and herbs. They offer gardeners plants that are hand raised from seedlings, cuttings and root stock, which provides hardy plants for Michigan weather conditions. Specialty Growers has more than 600 varieties of herbs, annuals and gourmet vegetable plants.

If you love daylillies, you'll love Specialty Growers. In addition to their daylily selection you'll also find a great selection of hostas and ornamental grasses as well as a wide selection of perennials -- from the unique to the tried and true varieties. Specialty Growers motto is “Growing quality plants for dedicated gardeners is our primary goal”. Look for Specialty Growers as a vendor at many of the Master Gardener events including Master Gardener College. For more information you can visit their website.

Specialty Growers Spring Open House 2018

Guest speaker - Julia Hofley

Mares-Z-Doats of Marquette, Michigan

Mares-Z-Doats of Marquette, Michigan offers MMGA members a 10% dicsount on everyday lawn and garden purchases and special pricing on items like soil, potting mix and mulch. Bring your MMGA membership card and stop in for details. (Your membership card is sent in an email after your dues have been paid or renewed, and can then be printed out.)

Michigan Master Gardener Association, Inc.

Formed in early 2012, the Michigan Master Gardener Association is dedicated to supporting the volunteer and social efforts that have been part of the Michigan Master Gardener Program since its inception. We also offer an array of benefits to master gardener volunteers.

DO YOU HAVE A GARDENING EVENT YOU'D LIKE ADDED TO THE MMGA CALENDAR?

Just fill out an events form. Be sure to put the word EVENTS in the subject line. The best way to reach us is by using our online events form. Click here to go directly to that page. Once you've filled out the online form it goes directly to our events email. If you choose you can download form by clicking on this link. With this method you'll need to print and fill out the form, scan it and then email it back to us.

does your master gardener group have a special project that you'd like to share? does your group have someone that goes above and beyond?

We'd like to hear about it. Please fill out our Spotlight Form and tell us what's going on in YOUR county. We'll follow up with you for more information and photos, and then we'll get the word out to our members. This is a great way to share your success, and an easy way to share great ideas with other Master Gardener groups.